Does anyone have recent Bain and McKinsey cover letter samples?
Does anyone has a Bain cover letter sample? Thank you!
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Hey, sure I can send my old cover letter from when I applied.
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Hi,
Can just provide the high-level structure (I believe it's relatively easy to write 4 paragraphs):
- Intro of who you are
- Why you (several reasons)
- Why "The Company" (Usually 3 reasons)
- Outro
In terms of the content:
Why you is about your career path and extracurricular activities. Depending on your experiences either start from the first or from the last role (the later you are in your career the more sense it is to start with last one). You can mention a couple of your unique selling point and structure your lifepath around it. Add memorable projects or experience with high impact / cool brands / etc. that will stay in the memory of the reader.
Why "The Company" question can include the following arguments:
- Brand / positioning / market share in the region
- More clients / projects / expertise in the industry you are interested in
- More well-known stories of success in your city
- Your friends working there
- Your interactions with the other consultants before the interview
- Your prior experience of working with the Firm on a client side
- Office traditions
- Work experience with firm alumni
- etc
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could you share it with me as well? I don't find where to write a message :o
Hi ,I sent you the PM for the cover letter. Can you send it please
Hi, could you please share your cover letter with me as well? I am planning to apply to Bain in Jan, so would be great to have a look at yours. Thx!
Hi Alessandro, please could you send me your cover letter, thanks in adbance
Hi Alessandro, could you please share your cover letter with me as well? Thank you in advance!